Councillor George Carr

Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 28 April 2026 - 9.30 am

The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee met on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, to discuss planning applications and funding allocations. The committee refused full planning permission for a change of use of an agricultural building to an indoor play area at Grains of Fetteresso, Stonehaven, due to concerns over sustainability, road safety, and potential land contamination. The committee also approved funding allocations from the Coastal Communities Fund for several projects, including improvements to Stonehaven Promenade, support for the Stonehaven Sea Cadets, an upgrade to the Muchalls to Newtonhill coastal path, and the printing of a leaflet for motorhome users.

Audit Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 10.15 am

The Audit Committee of Aberdeenshire Council met on 15 April 2026 to review several internal and external audit reports. Key discussions included significant concerns raised in the audit of Commercial and Industrial Lets, the progress of the Route Map 2030 and Beyond initiative, and the financial outlook for local government in Scotland. The committee also received updates on the Care Management System implementation and the External Audit Plan for 2025/26.

Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 9.30 am

The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee met on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, to discuss a range of important local issues. Key decisions included the refusal of planning permission for a dog park near Laurencekirk and the allocation of remaining Coastal Communities Funds to the Stonehaven Promenade project. The committee also reviewed the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's performance and considered the draft Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme 2026.

Infrastructure Services Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.15 am

The Infrastructure Services Committee met on Thursday 19 March 2026 to discuss financial performance, flood protection studies for Kemnay and Kintore, and updates on transport transformation initiatives. Key decisions included approving the preferred options for the Kemnay and Kintore flood protection schemes for funding applications and noting progress on safer routes to school and ASN school transport.

Aberdeenshire Council - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.15 am

The Aberdeenshire Council meeting on Thursday, 12 March 2026, saw the approval of the council's audited annual accounts for 2024/25 and the financial performance report for the third quarter of 2025/26. The council also agreed to proposed changes to its Scheme of Governance, including amendments to standing orders regarding written questions.